Regional Sales Manager, New Accounts (Remote, ITA)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role

In this role, you will directly sell enterprise security software solutions across the breadth of the company's products and drive incremental revenue with new customers, primarily through flexible and scalable licensing models. This field sales role has primary accountability for the planning, prospecting, qualification, and closing of revenue on new business accounts. Additionally, this role develops the post-close relationship within newly won accounts during the initial months by partnering with internal stakeholders who are accountable for onboarding, accelerated adoption expansion, and drawdown of flexible licensing models. Incumbents effectively collaborate with other teams, including Account Managers, Customer Success, Sales Engineering, Professional Services, Marketing, Channel / Alliances sales teams, Finance and Customer Support, as well as extemal parties such as Alliance and Channel Partners.

This role is located in North Italy.

What You'll Do

• Prospects, identifies, qualifies, and closes new customer revenue within assigned accounts by building relationships with key decision makers, typically using flexible and scalable licensing models (e.g. Falcon Flex).
• Develops and executes a comprehensive business plan for each account, including identifying core customer requirements and mapping the benefits of CrowdStrike's solutions to customer business requirements.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders during customer onboarding, accelerated adoption of products, expansion, and eventual transition of accounts after the initial months to expansion/renewal focused Account Managers.
• Timely documentation within CRM/ Marketing software of customer contact and activity data is required of the role (e.g. names, titles, contact information, opportunity value, product information, sales stages, probability, business pain, firm-future commitments).
• Accountable for accurate forecasting, regular quarterly revenue delivery, and the implementation of agreed account and business plans.
• Promotes CrowdStrike's products, maximizes brand recognition and mindshare at all levels, and publicizes success stories.
• Provides customer feedback to internal stakeholders regarding products, systems, and processes.
• Work is primarily performed in the field.
• At this level, incumbents will have expert-level knowledge of selling the company's products and services.
• Assigned accounts are larger and of the most complex nature, where assigned quota is typically higher than lesser-scoped portfolio sales role levels. (Size of quota may be relative to complexity and nature of account set).
• Incumbents routinely sell to and interact with executive-level customer decision makers, up to CxO levels and are typically assigned to Enterprise accounts segmentation or commensurately complex public sector accounts.

What You'll Need

• Holds expert-level experience and uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Deep industry knowledge and understanding of a customer's decision-making process: goals, strategies, and business objectives.
• Expert-level presentation, customer service, financial/business acumen, and negotiation skills at all levels of customer engagement.
• Complete, "big-picture" understanding of the business and technical contexts of key account opportunities.
• Driven, self-starter who exudes leadership on set of accounts and compels others to get on.
• Fully adept at consultative effectiveness and establishing trust with internal and external customers.
• Fully functional knowledge of sales methodologies (MEDDPICC), techniques, and the sales lifecycle of security software solutions, software business value concepts, and the company's products.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Education & Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent educational background is preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience in a closing role.

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike Italy s.r.l. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the stated pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The pay range for this position for all candidates based in Italy is fixed salary of €66,000 - €101,750 per year base pay. This role is also eligible for additional bonus/commission pay. The role holder would also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package (including medical and dental insurance, access to Modern Health wellbeing resources, life and disability coverage),

Education & Experience

• BA/BS or equivalent educational background is preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience in a closing role.